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Join in Blues Jam/open mic night Thursday at Valhalla with host and local guitarist Greg Tanner. Special guests will be local blues man Allen Hayes from the Key Palace Theater, and our very own Downtown Bassist

Join in Blues Jam/open mic night Thursday at Valhalla with host and local guitarist Greg Tanner. Special guests will be local blues man Allen Hayes from the Key Palace Theater, and our very own Downtown Bassist/Mad scientist Guitar Bob. Come out and listen or share the stage. Free event and billiards.

"Even though we all have the Blues about our downtown roads right now come on down. Parking behind the Heorot. Stroll down Dave Letterman's Alley and right to Valhalla!! The backdoor to Heorot is also open for your convenience."

• WHEN: Sign up 6-9 p.m., event 8-11 p.m. Thursday, May 14

• WHERE: Valhalla, next to The Heorot, 219 S. Walnut St.

• ADMISSION: Free

FRIDAY

Vietnam documentary

Anderson University will host the 2015 Academy Award-nominated documentary "Last Days in Vietnam" at 3 p.m. Friday in York Performance Hall. The screening is free and open to the public. After the screening of the documentary, a talk-back session will be conducted.

Produced by PBS' American Experience and directed by Rory Kennedy, "Last Days in Vietnam" chronicles the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War and tells compelling story of bravery and resilience on the part of the South Vietnamese who escaped, and the U.S. military personnel who, in many cases, disobeyed orders in an effort to help evacuate people.

Kennedy will be available via Skype to provide comments about the documentary along with the officer in charge on the ground at Saigon, Colonel Stuart Herrington. Accomplished wood artist, Binh Pho, who is featured in the documentary, will be in attendance and providing comments as well.

"Shadow of the Turning: The Art of Binh Pho" is currently being exhibited on the Anderson University campus in York Performance Hall.

• WHEN: 3 p.m. Friday, May 15

• WHERE: York Performance Hall, Anderson University

• ADMISSION: Free

Art in Bloom

A new tradition blossoms at the David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University on May 15. "Art in Bloom" will celebrate the collection through innovative floral interpretations. Delight in art-inspired flower arrangements created by some of the region's top floral designers, plus cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and entertainment provided by classic guitarist Paul Reilly and New York City-based Warp Trio.

Enjoy live music while exploring a Hoosier Brew Festival 6 p.m. to sunset Friday at Minnetrista.

After Hours at Minnetrista: Hoosiers & Hops will feature samples from local microbreweries invited by event partner Heorot to take part. Participating brewers are Wolves' Head Brewing, Noble Order Brewing, Scarlet Lane Brewing, New Boswell Brewing, New Corner Brewing, People's Brewing, and Power House Brewing Co.

The band Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel will perform. The outdoor event is dog-friendly.

The show will bring back memories and laughs as the cast performs some of the original classic skits of the Carol Burnett Show, plus live music. The program also includes a meal of herbed pork loin roast, smashed garlic potatoes, spring salad, home-made dinner rolls, steamed vegetables, and strawberry pretzel delight for dessert.

• WHEN: Matinee performances with a 12:30 p.m. dinner and 1 p.m. show will be May 16 and 17. An evening performance with a 6:30 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. show will be May 15. A performance with just the show and no dinner will be at 7:30 p.m. May 18.

The Second Annual Bark For Life of Delaware County, hosted by MidWest Homes for Pets, will be 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at Morrow's Meadow in Yorktown.

The family-friendly dog walk honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. The event will include face painting and balloon animals; a silent auction with such items as pet crates and beds, local restaurants, and Reds Baseball tickets; pet vendors and service providers, including local trainers, veterinarians, boarders, and groomers; music; dog contests; and agility and obedience demonstrations.

• WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 16

• WHERE: Morrow's Meadow, Yorktown

• COST: Online pre-registration at http://tinyurl.com/BarkForLifeDelawareCounty is $15 for the first dog and $5 for each additional dog. On-site registration is $20 for the first dog, and $5 for each additional dog. You don't have to have a dog to participate. Registration for humans is free.

Music at Valhalla

The Heorot's Valhalla Room presents MG and the Gas City Three and the Kalley Brothers, with music starting at 9 p.m. Saturday.

• WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 16

• WHERE: Valhalla, next to The Heorot, 219 S. Walnut St.

MONDAY

Dead Soldiers at Be Here Now

Dead Solders, an American Roots-based band from Memphis, Tenn., will give its first-ever Muncie performance at Be Here Now in The Village on May 18. The show is open to age 18 and older.

With influences including rock, soul, outlaw country, bluegrass and experimental music, Dead Soldiers have carved out their own dark perspective on what it means to live and die in the American South. Poverty, aging, mental illness and institutionalized racism are just a few of the topics set them apart lyrically.

• WHEN: 8 p.m. May 18

• WHERE: Be Here Now, 505 N. Dill St.

COMING UP

Survivor Voices Spring Concert

The Survivor Voices Celebration Choir, made up entirely of cancer survivors and directed by Michael Williamson, will perform a family concert of spirited, energizing, uplifting and tender songs at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Muncie Civic Theatre. This is the group's third annual concert to raise funds for Cancer Services of East Central Indiana — Little Red Door.